In response to significant growth in visitor numbers, Groot Constantia is rolling out a unique new Visitor’s Route experience - which will be available in time for the Summer 2016/17 season.
If you are planning a visit to Groot Constantia and want to know what to expect then watch this wonderful video by Ivan Tang.
February 2016 saw our 331st Harvest and to celebrate this momentous occasion we launched a #GrootCrush competition.
It’s the #GrootBlanket Drive
Western Cape winters are notoriously cold. We know this because our vineyards stand leafless for months on end “hibernating”.
The vineyards, Manor House and sweeping views make Groot Contantia a very picturesque estate to take photographs at.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse wynbedryf vier op Dinsdag, 2 Februarie 2016 ‘n besonderse geleentheid. Op dié dag herdenk die bedryf die eerste wynoes op Suid Afrikaanse bodem wat op 2 Februarie 1659 deur Jan van Riebeeck in sy dagboek opgeteken is.
The South African wine industry celebrates a special occasion on Tuesday, 2 February 2016 when it commemorates the industry’s first vintage on South African soil on 2 February 1659, as recorded by Jan van Riebeeck.
This year marks the 331st crush at Groot Constantia, or rather, a number close to 331. As you can imagine, keeping track of events on an estate that has been producing wine for over 300 years is not an exact science. The crush this year, however, is.
On February 8, China ushers in the New Year as determined by the Chinese lunar calendar. 2016 is also the official Year of Hóu (猴) with many celebrations planned all across China as they pray for a good harvest in 2016 (Feb. is the end of winter in China).
Platter's South African Wine Guide has awarded nine of Groot Constantia’s ten submitted wines a top accolade of 4.5 stars in the 36th edition of this popular guide – annually one of the most eagerly anticipated listings of top-performing wines.
Kindly be advised that all picnic baskets must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance from either Jonkershuis or Simons Restaurant. Additionally, guests are not permitted to bring their own picnic baskets or food onto the estate.
Kind Regards,
The Groot Constantia Team
